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Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 4
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 104 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 22 | 29 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Trail Blazers 109-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.